The history is told by informative guides and it is amazing to see how the house has grown, been reduced then reproduced over the years to what it is now. Lovely gardens even on a overcast windy day.

The history is told by informative guides and it is amazing to see how the house has grown, been reduced then reproduced over the years to what it is now. Lovely gardens even on a overcast windy day.
an engaging tour through a very interesting home. our tour guide was ryan and he was very knowledgeable.
Amazingly well preserved and such history. Guides are well informed and helpful. Some stair access is tricky so I would not recommend for small children or anyone who cannot do steep stairs.
We visited Salem on a rainy, dreary day and weren't able to do many of the things that we wanted to do in our day, but The House of the Seven Gables was well worth the visit! Just the fact that this house has been standing since the 1600's was amazing in it's own right, but our guide was so...
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We had a great time taking the tour. The guide knew a lot and shared many interesting facts and legends about the house. There were even some interesting surprises as part of the tour (which I won't spoil for new Visitors). We took a lunch break after the tour and went back to explore some of the other buildings at...
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When I visited the garden was not yet in complete bloom but it was still wonderful. It is very interesting to visit the house and I often caught myself thinking "If only these walls could talk". Very enjoyable visit.
We love to stop at historic sites and take the tours. Lots of history and the chimney staircase was the highlight for me. It is a tight space and the staircase isn't for everyone but I loved it. If you don't go up the chimney the guide does have an alternate route. Our guide was a little awkward, maybe nervous,...
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The area where the house is, is probably the most beautiful area in all of Salem. Right on the water. The grounds are very well kept. The tour is short and informative, a little pricey at almost $13, but we learned that they give part of the proceeds to local children's charities.
Visited the site with our kids and we all really enjoyed it. The views of the water & gardens are beautiful and it is very interesting to tour the house with its old furniture and low ceilings. The secret staircase was just a bonus for the kids.....our guide was very informative and knew a lot about the Hawthorne/Turner family connections....
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Going to the House of Seven Gables was like stepping into the past. Seeing the rooms, the furniture and being able to walk around was very cool. Amazing view of the harbor and the water from the back. I really enjoyed the guides. Ask a question and they will tell you all kinds of interesting fun facts and tidbits about...
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